La Retama Park is the focal point of ArtWalk. This is where you can obtain free information and maps. It is also where the tram and RTA Express connect and where the prize draw takes place.

• The fun starts at 5:30pm with music once again provided by "Get Off The Lawn!" Bluegrass band who will play until 8:30pm  
• As usual there will be a selection of arts and crafts (not resale) vendors open for business from 5:30pm until 9pm including a food vendor.   
• Again in July there will be a kids art activity area offering free fun for the family. 
• Maps and flyers are available from the DMD booth, ArtWalk volunteers (wearing orange T-shirts), ArtWalk Ambassadors riding Segways and wearing orange polo shirts,  Parking Control Officers on their electric carts, and on the RTA ArtWalk Express. The DTown Tram will also have a supply of maps  and an on board Ambassador and of course, HOBO will be there providing their usual brand of Honkadelic entertainment.  
• The Prize Draw will take place at 9:00pm and July prizes can be viewed by clicking HERE  

• Art Center of Corpus Christi
  The Art Center has a private event booked on July 1st which will utilize all their gallery space and so they will be unable to participate in ArtWalk this month.     
• Barry Brown Clay Studio
  

  Due to the exclusive booking at the Art Center the Barry Brown Clay Studio will be unable to participate this month either. 

Galleries:   

• AllGood/Nueces Gallery
  Currently closed for renovation. This gallery will return to ArtWalk in August. 
• The Clower Company Foyer on Starr Street
  Featuring the photographic art of Jim Caldwell. 
• Expression Gallery
  Featuring music in store (TBA)   
• Honey Bee Hams (The Clower Company) window display
  Featuring art and music by TBA      
• K Space Contemporary & Hot Spot Gallery
  

  Main Gallery - Opening of Exquisite Corpus:  an exhibition of Surrealist inspired works of art.  Come see works by the exquisite artists of Corpus Christi. Much of the work in this show was created collaboratively on-site, and visitors may add their own "mark" to the exhibition on the evolving Exquisite Corpse story or automatic drawing.  An Exquisite Corpse story-telling event will begin at 7 pm.  

  In the Gift Shop -  Sacred Garment:  sculpture by Kimberly Dolan.  "Sacred Garment is a series of hanging, mixed media, vertical sculptures.
  

  Music will be provided by Steven James and The Shakedown from 5:30 to 8:30pm

• Mulligan's Pub window display by TBA

• Produce Gallery & Shop
  The shop will be open and offering 25% off stock items on ArtWalk night.  The gallery will NOT be open this ArtWalk. 

Shops: 

• Axis Tattoo
  Featuring jewelry by Marcie, Art by Cindy Saenz and also the Electra Art artists , refreshments, and music by Lee Bucker.     
• Business Interiors of Texas
  Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis, will be open during July ArtWalk, and will feature artwork by Dinah Bowman and traditional American music by David and Barbara Brown  (a blend of folk, bluegrass, gospel, & country) 
• Chic to Chic Furniture
  Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis (not in July) and is open for business Tues through Fri from 10am until 2pm and new this month Saturday 10am to 4pm or by appointment. Features artwork by David L Phillips.   
• Co-op Men's fashion
  Mens clothing and apartment wares for a more meaningful tomorrow. Refreshments will be provided by the soon to open (on CC Beach) Fajitaville Grill.  
• Glassworx Downtown   
  DJ ET will be here from 5:30 til late 
• Peace of Mind Massage Therapy & Natural Healing 
  

  Offering a 15% discount on all appointments made during ArtWalk. 

• Tease Salon  
  Featuring a jewelry theme for July. Christina Kraus will be displaying her gorgeous and unique collection of sterling silver jewelry by Silpada and Lindsay Clinton will show her boutique style jewelry and accessories by Stella & Dot.
  Also featuring a door prize of our amazing Salon & Spa package. (You don't need to be present to win) 
• Threads
  Mayor Adame will perform a joint ribbon cutting, around 6pm, along with Urban Fare Cafe.
  Threads is a juniors (15 - 30)  guys & gals resale boutique. To mark the Grand Opening there will be performances, starting  at 6:30, by "The Bad Chords", "Bertha" "WeakDayBoyz", and "Space Fuzz" 
• Urban Fare Cafe
  Mayor Adame will perform a joint ribbon cutting, around 6pm, along with Threads.
  This fresh new cafe, offering a healthier alternative menu, features the art of local artists on its walls. The cafe will be open Friday through Monday of the 4th of July weekend.   
• The Yachting Center of Corpus Christi
  Featuring Friday night music at Tavern on the Bay.
  Also lots of interesting arty items in Cathy's Boutique & Gift Shop

• Corpus Christi Downtown Karate   
  Will have a booth in the park to set up appointments and will do a Karate demonstration, in the park, at 6:30pm  
• Crossfit Metro 361
  At 410 Starr Street. Come check us out on ArtWalk night when we will be doing workout demonstrations.  
• Flanagan's Downtown
  Reprising the success of last ArtWalk Ashley Paints will once again be at Flanagan's. 
• Harbor Ferry
  The Harbor Ferry bus stop on Shoreline is an official stop for the ArtWalk Express. Watch this space for news of increased Harbor Ferry participation in ArtWalk from August.
• Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront 
  TBA.
• La Bahia Restaurant
  Featuring performances by Hourglass Bellydancing. 
• Law Offices of Scott Ellison
  Participates in ArtWalk on an occasional basis.(not in July)    
• SegCity Corpus Christi
  SegCity is a sponsor of ArtWalk and you can see our machines zipping about the streets of Downtown each First Friday with ArtWalk Ambassadors on board distributing maps and information.
  Wildlife and landscape photographs by Mark Locke available for sale during office hours and at La Retama Park on ArtWalk   

• Dos Comales
  New Downtown restaurant featuring culinary masterpieces and showing the works of Arnold Gonzales throughout the restaurant. Also featuring a mariachi band from 9:30pm til late. 
• Executive Surf Club
  Featuring Trysum
• House of Rock
  Featuring art by Coastal Bend Artists and a regular post ArtWalk free concert starting at 9:30 with "The Bar Nutz" 
• The Ritz Theatre
  Tour this historic theatre and find out how YOU could help restore it to its' former glory.   

All these venues will offer "ArtWalk Specials or Discounts". Just show them the coupon attached to this newsletter to qualify.

Many of the businesses also participate as ArtWalk venues - see each months' flyer for details: 

• Agua Java
• Aria
• Bourbon Street
• Cassidy's Irish Pub
  After party starting at 9:30 
• Desiree's by the Bay
• Dos Comales 
• Downtown Sushibar
• Dr Rockit's Blues Bar
• Executive Surf Club
• Flanagan's Downtown
• La Bahia Restaurant
• Lizardos Sub & Pub
• Morgan's Sports Bar & Grill
  ArtWalkers are always welcome to use the facilities, grab a beer, or have a snack. Happy hour drink specials and $3.00 appetizers till 9:00 pm. 
• Mulligan's Pub
• Ophraka's 429 Asian Bistro
  10% discount for ArtWalkers 
• Tango Tea Room
• Urban Fare Cafe 
• WaterStreet Oyster Bar
• WaterStreet Seafood Company  

• The Art Museum of South Texas 
  In Search of Norman Rockwell's America 
• Museum of Science and History  
• Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures